Acute ankle pain occurs suddenly and includes sprains, strains, and fractures. Chronic ankle injuries develop gradually over time, often through overuse. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. Prompt evaluation and treatment by one of our foot and ankle Doctors is important to ensure prompt, proper healing and the prevention of chronic instability. Sometimes what is thought to be a “sprain” is actually an ankle fracture with differing treatments and healing times. Physical Therapy provides an important treatment component to healing. An ankle that has not been properly healed and strengthened is more likely to suffer repeated sprains, leading to chronic ankle instability.There is no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries from the repeated pounding that runners receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports. Whether you participate in sports regularly or are just a “weekend warrior,” be on the lookout for some of these common problems.
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